Ground Beef Okra Stew Recipe

• 1 pound fresh okra or possibly 2 pkg. (10 ounce. each) frzn (slightly thawed)
• 1 pound grnd beef
• 1/4 c. butter
• 1 onion, minced
• 1 clove garlic, chopped or possibly pressed, optional
• 2 c. minced canned tomatoes or possibly 4 fresh tomatoes, minced
• 2 1/2 c. water or possibly beef broth
• 1/4 c. tomato paste
• 3 tbsp. lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper or possibly 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 c. sliced green pepper

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